Monday, February 5, 2018

"Women as Makers"

A UNI Permanent Art Collection Exhibition co-curated by Dr. Elizabeth Sutton and Gallery Director Darrell Taylor. This presentation seeks to make visible some of the objects in the UNI Permanent Art Collection made by women artists and elevate contributions of women as makers. Note, the Gallery will be closed Mon., Jan. 15 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Free and open to the public.

"Anastylosis Project"

An exhibition by Mary Griep, retired Associate Dean of Fine Arts at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN representing nearly two decades of work inspired by 11th and 12th century sacred architecture from around the world. Among the large-scale artworks on display are Notre Dame Cathedral of Chartres (France), the Hindu temple of Angkor Wat (Cambodia), the Mayan temple El Castillo (Mexico), and the artist’s newest work, the Baptistery of Saint John, in Florence (Italy). On Wed., Jan. 17 at 6:00 p.m., Griep will present a lecture about her work in Kamerick Art Building, room 111. An opening reception will follow.

Live Like a Student Financial Literacy Classes

Live Like a Student is a free, three-week financial literacy course (non-credit). Students learn the basics of budgeting, financial planning, financial aid, credit and identity protection during six 50-minute class sessions. Participants receive a free t-shirt and are entered into a $500 scholarship drawing. Registration is required.

CROW Forum

Monday, February 5, 2018 - 12:00 pm

Join the Women's and Gender Studies Program for the Current Research On Women and Gender (CROW) Forum. Catherine MacGillivray and Jason Fly will present "The Power of Narrative: Racism and the Empathy Gap."

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Same, Same, Different panel discussion

Monday, February 5, 2018 - 7:00 pm

This dialogue will highlight the similarities and differences between African and African-American history and culture and how the two groups are viewed today. This event is open to all UNI students. Students will acquire knowledge about the similarities and differences of both cultural backgrounds following an open discussion/questions.